Category: District

Peshawar: A colourful event, Hunerfest concluded here the other day at Destination Heritage Hotel formerly known as Greens Hotel at Peshawar.

The ceremony was inaugurated by Secretary Tourism,culture and Archeology Muhammad Bakhtiar Khan and Director Archeology Dr Abdul Samad Khan

During this joint venture by Hunerzone Archeology, tourism, and artisan, stalls were organized by the youth affairs department.

Artisans from far-flung areas like D.I Khan, Swat, and Peshawar exhibited their local products.

Cultural performances also took place and New Year's night ended with a performance by Heer and Jam boys.

This was a wonderful effort by the management to revive the cultural heritage of Peshawar give the youth an opportunity and give them economic empowerment.

Sargodha: Two people were killed while five sustained injuries as a speeding dumper hit a tractor trolley near here on Wednesday.

The Rescue 1122 said that Muhammad Riaz and another man were heading to Sargodha on the tractor Trolley when a speeding dumper hit it .

Resultantly, they both died on the spot while riders of the dumper,including Muhammad Abdullah, Muhammad Kashif, Mubashir, Laiqat and Mubarak sustained injuries.

Sargodha: Two people were killed while five sustained injuries as a speeding dumper hit a tractor trolley near here on Wednesday.

The Rescue 1122 said that Muhammad Riaz and another man were heading to Sargodha on the tractor Trolley when a speeding dumper hit it .

Resultantly, they both died on the spot while riders of the dumper,including Muhammad Abdullah, Muhammad Kashif, Mubashir, Laiqat and Mubarak sustained injuries.

Peshawar: A meeting held here with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur in the chair on Wednesday discussed and finalized an action plan for the effective implementation of the Huqooq-e-Pakistan Project-II, and achieving its desired objectives.

Besides, Federal Secretary for Human Rights Allah Dino Khawaja and Advocate General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Faisal Utman Khel, the representatives of the relevant federal and provincial departments and the UNDP, attended the meeting.

The meeting decided to have a coordinated mechanism between the relevant federal and provincial departments for the implementation of the project.

A briefing was provided about the project's key features, objectives, proposed activities, areas of coordination challenges, and other related matters.

It was informed that this 3.5- year long project is being launched with the cooperation of the European Union and the UNDP, aimed at strengthening relevant institutions and improving the human rights situation in the province.

It was apprised that under the project, human rights institutions will be established to enhance the delivery of services in the province, and all data related to human rights will be digitized and added that the digitization/Integration of data will also help streamline the people-centered complaint management system.

Furthermore, the project will introduce human rights-related programs in the higher education sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the provincial government will identify two universities for this purpose.

Additionally, various measures have been proposed under the program for implementing the Human Rights National Action Plan in the province.

The Chief Minister assured the provincial government's full cooperation for the proper implementation of the project and directed all relevant departments to ensure their support in this regard. He stated that the government aims to centralize the database of marginalized and underprivileged segments of society, and has already instructed the concerned authorities in this regard.

He expressed hope that this project would contribute to the ongoing efforts of the provincial government. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of a comprehensive and integrated database of deserving and underprivileged groups, stating that the establishment of a centralized database and centers would enable the provision of uniform and quality facilities to all.

He added that the provincial government is working to provide necessary equipment and facilities to individuals with disabilities across the province, and the establishment of the database will accelerate progress in this regard.

He directed the appointment of focal persons for effective coordination with relevant institutions for project implementation. He also instructed the formation of a steering committee at the provincial level to ensure the project runs on sustainable bases.

He emphasized including officials from the Finance and P and D departments in the steering committee, as these departments have the capacity to sustain the project permanently.

Khanewal: A special meeting to review the annual performance of Rescue 1122 was held at the Rescue Station under the chairmanship of District Emergency Officer Dr Khalid Mahmood.

Dr Khalid Mahmood assured the public that Rescue 1122 remains fully prepared to respond to any emergency situation. He said all emergency vehicles are in excellent condition and are available 24/7 for public service. "Our mission is to provide timely assistance to those in need," he said, urging citizens to only dial 1122 in genuine emergencies to avoid unnecessary delays.

Control Room In-charge Shehzad Chaudhry briefed on the district's performance in 2024. According to the report, the control room received 222,506 calls, of which 40,255 were emergencies. These included 8,585 traffic accidents, 25,949 medical cases, 361 fire incidents, 1,259 crime-related emergencies, 18 drowning cases, and 10 building collapses. Rescue teams provided first aid to 16,329 individuals and transported 41,581 patients to hospitals.

The district recorded an average response time of seven minutes. Under the Punjab government's Patient Referral Service, 4,090 patients were shifted from smaller healthcare facilities to major hospitals. The Community Safety Program also conducted 58 training workshops and trained Community Emergency Response Teams in all Union Councils.

The meeting was attended by Rescue Safety Officers Muhammad Yasir Raza (Mian Channu) and Imtiaz Ahmed (Kabirwala), Station Coordinators Muhammad Saleem, Samiullah, and Muhammad Sajjad, along with Media Coordinator Rashid Chaudhry.

The review highlighted Rescue 1122's unwavering commitment to public safety and efficient emergency response in Khanewal district.

Dera ismail khan: District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Ahmad Sahibzada on Wednesday said that the public cooperation was must for an effective traffic management system.

He stated this during a meeting with Traders, Transporters, and Qingqi Rickshaw Unions held here at Ejaz Shaheed Police Lines, Dera Ismail Khan which was attended by Superintendent of Police (SP) Headquarters Dera Muhammad Nawab Khan, other officials, members and office-bearers of various traders' organizations and rickshaw unions from across the district.

During the meeting, the participants shared their suggestions for controlling the increasing traffic congestion in the city.

The DPO was of the view that an effective traffic management system is not possible without public cooperation.

He instructed the relevant authorities to ensure that Qingqi rickshaws and street vendors operate within their designated routes and comply with traffic regulations.

He urged the rickshaw union representatives to enforce adherence to routes and traffic laws to ensure smooth traffic flow in the city.

The DPO also advised transporters to park their vehicles at their respective bus terminals and comply with traffic rules.

Furthermore, he called on the trader community to cooperate with traffic police by discouraging illegal stalls and improper parking in marketplaces.